Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
OpenGeological Survey · Opportunity number G27AS00051
Closing date explanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date
Eligibility
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- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU's are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center is offering a funding opportunity to a participating partner of the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) for research to improve understanding of seabed mineral formation, including interactions with fundamental ocean processes, element enrichment, growth timescales, and submarine geohazards. The cooperative agreement funded under this NOFO shall deliver timely, relevant science that supports resource managers and informs adaptive management strategies. This competitive funding opportunity intends to leverage and expand existing CESU partnerships and sharing of expertise.
Funding
| Total program funding | $450,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $1 |
| Award ceiling | $450,000 |
| Category | Science and Technology |
| Assistance listing | 15.808 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 5, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Geological Survey. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.